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Traditionally, we have been taught to examine for Kernig’s and Brudzinski’s signs when examining patients with
and Brudzinski’s signs ... these classic signs ... right 2-3 times per ... #Diagnosis #Kernigs ... #Brudzinskis #Signs
Emphysematous Cystitis
Epidemiology:
 • Usually middle-aged diabetic women
 • Other RF: neurogenic bladder, urinary tract outlet obstruction,
compromise Clinical Signs ... be present or signs ... pneumoniae, proteus Diagnosis ... is needed for diagnosis ... early, may narrow per
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis ... 100,000 individuals per ... at the time of diagnosis ... #Sarcoidosis #Diagnosis ... #Management #Signs
Cannon A waves during AVNRT on Physical Exam
In AVNRT, the atria and ventricles contract nearly simultaneously
Number of Cannon A per ... are enough to diagnose ... ’s called Frog sign ... Cardiology #Neck #Frog #Sign
Liebermeister’s Rule

Δ 1° C → Δ 8 bpm

For every 1 degree Celsius increase in temperature in
increase by ~8 beats per ... Exception = Faget sign ... #Rule #Faget #Sign ... #Diagnosis #Fever
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
 
The USPSTF recommends
Do not have any signs ... of lung cancer (diagnostic ... people who do have signs ... smoked 1 pack per ... years or 2 packs per
A decision aid for people considering lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography
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The USPSTF
Do not have any signs ... of lung cancer (diagnostic ... people who do have signs ... smoked 1 pack per ... years or 2 packs per
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The term "Muscular dystrophy" refers to a group of inherited progressive muscle disorders.
Affects 1 per 3500 ... MuscularDystrophy #DMD #Diagnosis ... #Features #Signs
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... Eye irritation, peri ... hyperthyroidism #causes #diagnosis ... endocrinology #signs
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
is about 14—20 per ... adults and up to 44 per ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... Abnormalities #Abnormal #Diagnosis